I've been eying this razor for a while now. Still on the fence whether a replated Fatboy or the upcoming Model T might just be a better option. No changing of the plates, just turn the knob.
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Sure, but will the Model T be a good shaver? Just because they are made by the same company does not mean that both models are going to be great razors.
CzechCzar
Use the Fat, Luke!
I think he is in the same boat I am... Not wanting to spend the money now and find out later that the model t works just as well and is adjustable mid shave
I got the 6S after initially pledging for the model T. I decided to get a refund because I didn't want to wait that long for the razor, and because the amazing reviews the 6S has gotten. Also, stainless. I might get the model T as well, but not until well in to next year and depending on the reviews. 
I emailed maggards regarding the compatibility of their handles and rockwell 6s heads. specifically the MR1 and MR20. will let you know their reply tomorrow.
They are compatible, but they are not the exact same threading. Again, please correct me if I'm mistaken.
I've had a 6S for a little under a month now, and absolutely LOVE it. I don't know why, but I just feel "safe" using it (I've tried the #3, #4 plates, and planning to give #5 a whirl next blade change). I have only been bitten twice by it, and both times, it was because I was being an idiot and not paying attention. And if I had done the same thing with my old razor, I would have been bitten a lot worse, a lot more often.
One thing that I struggled to find information on was the blade gap with the different plates. There is a very useful wiki on this site that doesn't have them. And while I know that blade gap doesn't necessarily = aggressiveness, it is a useful indicator.
Today I found a blog post by Gareth on the Rockwell site that details the blade gaps, and thought I'd share them here so that they might be easier to find:
https://rockwellrazors.com/blogs/journal/78023879-comparing-the-old-vs-new-rockwell-6s
The blade gaps on the new Rockwell 6S are as follows:
R1: 0.008" (0.20 mm)
R2: 0.014” (0.35 mm)
R3: 0.019” (0.48 mm)
R4: 0.024” (0.61 mm)
R5: 0.027” (0.69 mm)
R6: 0.031” (0.79 mm)
One thing that I struggled to find information on was the blade gap with the different plates. There is a very useful wiki on this site that doesn't have them. And while I know that blade gap doesn't necessarily = aggressiveness, it is a useful indicator.
Today I found a blog post by Gareth on the Rockwell site that details the blade gaps, and thought I'd share them here so that they might be easier to find:
https://rockwellrazors.com/blogs/journal/78023879-comparing-the-old-vs-new-rockwell-6s
The blade gaps on the new Rockwell 6S are as follows:
R1: 0.008" (0.20 mm)
R2: 0.014” (0.35 mm)
R3: 0.019” (0.48 mm)
R4: 0.024” (0.61 mm)
R5: 0.027” (0.69 mm)
R6: 0.031” (0.79 mm)
Well I contacted Rockwell and they said "they will indeed" regarding working with other handles. I ended up ordering the Rockwell 6s. I also bought a couple handmade handles via Etsy. I will let you guys know once i receive the razor and handles and give you guys a review on this thread. Hope I didn't flush a $160 (razor plus two handles) down the drain!!!
Well, most of my handles work with the 6S even if the threading is not exactly the same, but some of them do not screw all the way to the head of the razor. The two indentations that run along the head prevent some of the handles (including a Maggard MR18) from sitting flush with the 6S plate.
Merkur long handle works fine:
Maggard handle:
If the tip was two or three milliliters "thinner" then the Maggard handle would have worked perfectly.
Maggard handle:
If the tip was two or three milliliters "thinner" then the Maggard handle would have worked perfectly.
Oh man, great pictures. I know for sure one of my new handles won't work. I'll post pictures once i get the razor and handle that works and handle that doesn't work. Thanks Elvergun.
Wow, I had no idea the blade gaps had changed! Thanks for the heads up.
Here are the old/V1 blade gaps;
Size 1: 0.38 mm
Size 2: 0.56 mm
Size 3: 0.72 mm
Size 4: 0.84 mm
Size 5: 0.94 mm
Size 6: 1.12 mm
Well...I think the 6S handle is quite handsome. However, the Razorback Barber Pole is a classic "twist" on a Gillette design that's been a favorite since the end of WW1. I can see why someone might want to purchase it. At $20, it's a great deal.
However, the iKon OSS handle is very similar to the 6S handle.
THe Merkur Futur is another beast. For sure more aggressive.
The Rockwell can be really mild or aggressive but not at the level of Futur
The Rockwell can be really mild or aggressive but not at the level of Futur
I've had both...get the Rockwell.
The Futur is very aggressive and I found the head ridiculously huge and difficult to manage...YMMV, of course.
FWIW...I keep going back to the Rockwell versus my other 50+ DE/SE razors...
I have the version #2 from the beginning of the year and it's pretty much the only razor I've used all year. So is this thread a club, or is it just a review thread. I'd gladly join the Rockwell 6S club, but I can't attend many meetings
CzechCzar
Use the Fat, Luke!
The question to me is, how long has it been your favorite, I always have a honeymoon phase with a razor where I think it's the best thing in the world. Fast forward three or four months and I am selling it.
